While long-term research has been done on GLP-1 medications and Type 2 diabetes, Ashton said there is still much research to be done on how the medications can be used long-term to help people maintain weight loss
It also helps patients feel fuller longer, making it a popular weight-loss option
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Leading up to the launch, the company plans to provide education for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to help explain the transition from Rybelsus and clarify dosing and prescribing details
If you do get a green signal, the same principles apply in reverse: a one-week gap, lower starting Mounjaro dose, and then titrating up based on your response